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Gio is an open-source Go library for building immediate-mode graphical user interfaces that compile to Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and WebAssembly. The project site documents installation per platform, architecture guides, widgets, and community showcase apps.

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Free access: Gio is an open-source library with free documentation, examples, and community resources on gioui.org.
API access: Not confirmed

Is gio right for you?

A good fit for

Go developers creating cross-platform desktop, mobile, or WASM GUI applications who prefer immediate-mode rendering.

Before you choose

Gio is a UI library, not a design tool suite; teams must implement their own application logic and packaging per target platform.

Cross-platform GUI library for Go

Gio UI’s homepage introduces immediate-mode GUI development in Go across major desktop and mobile platforms plus WebAssembly, with tutorials and community-maintained bindings called out in the docs.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Platforms	Homepage states Gio supports Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and WebAssembly.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Rendering model	Project describes itself as a library for writing cross-platform immediate mode GUIs in Go.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Dependencies	Site notes Gio depends only on platform libraries for window management, input, and GPU drawing.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Learning resources	gioui.org provides install guides, Learn section, architecture docs, FAQ, and a public showcase of apps built with Gio.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

gio pricing & plans

Free

Gio is an open-source library with free documentation, examples, and community resources on gioui.org.

Access: Gio is an open-source library with free documentation, examples, and community resources on gioui.org.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is gio used for?

Does gio have a free plan?

Gio is an open-source library with free documentation, examples, and community resources on gioui.org.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does gio cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use gio through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Gio is a UI library, not a design tool suite; teams must implement their own application logic and packaging per target platform.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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